Dorchester County, SC vs Abbeville County, SC
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Dorchester County, SC | Abbeville County, SC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 167K | 24K |
| Low Food Access % | 25.0% | 20.4% |
| SNAP Participation % | 8.9% | 14.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 15.7% |
| Median Household Income | $78,198 | $52,935 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 3.5% | 6.6% |
| Low Access Population | 34,109 | 5,176 |
| Low Access Tracts | 15 | 2 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Dorchester County, SC full profile →
25.0% low access · 8.9% SNAP
Abbeville County, SC full profile →
20.4% low access · 14.5% SNAP
Data Sources
Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.